I spend a lot of time sleeping because it’s better than looking into your face or looking at myself and seeing disappointment. I feel confused and alone. You never listen to me. I understand what you’re going through, more than you know. Those times where I hurt myself weren’t all accidents. I feel like a mansion infested with termites. I know you’re angry. I can’t … Continue reading The Things I Didn’t Say
My Christmas spirit is nonexistent at the moment, this may be the perfect way to set the mood. Thank you, Fox! 1. Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts? I prefer giving gifts. I am HORRIBLE at reacting well to receiving gifts, it comes off as being ungrateful but it’s actually because I feel someone’s time and money is better spent elsewhere. 2. Do you make … Continue reading Fa-la-la-la: Christmas Tag!
Today is the day my sweet, your favorite day of the year! Jina sat up from her bed, stretching her arms and legs. She could not contain her excitement. Today was November 22nd, their anniversary; a day only filled with love, joy, and peaceful thoughts. Jina did something different every year for Semira; last year they named 100 stars, the year before that she surprised … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Happy Anniversary
2016– Two years ago on Thanksgiving, I was sitting in a hospital room while my younger brother was in a coma. The stark white walls of the trauma ICU screamed sterile, but a small turkey decorated a window reminding us that a holiday was upon us. A week prior, he was brutally stabbed and almost lost his life. The universe works in mysterious ways, that … Continue reading Truly Thankful
My darling friend Fox turned an awesome exercise from their personal journal into an awesome blog challenge. This felt like the perfect activity to help me with my blogging slump and overall self-esteem. Thank you Fox for thinking of me! Rules of the challenge: Write out the alphabet in a list, then go through and think of a word beginning with each letter to describe … Continue reading A to Z Challenge
The day I realized I was in love with Austin I sobbed. Stirring in a mix of confusion and anxiety, I sat on my bedroom floor with tears streaming down my face. I had never felt like that before and those new emotions felt like an attack. I knew if I said the words first he would not say he loved me back. That would … Continue reading Love is Weird: Thoughts on Our Ninth Anniversary
Your friend and mine,Fox, tagged me in the 10 Unusual Things About Me Tag. It’s especially tricky because there are no prompts to stir up inspiration. Here is my best attempt, don’t judge me! I do not like coconuts or olives. A taste of either one will ruin my day. We have a spiked flail and mace weapon in our home. I can easily spend … Continue reading 10 Unusual Things About Me Tag
